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Month: August 2022
Experts on U.S. Drug Prices and Health Insurance Subsidies Can Address Impact of Inflation Reduction Act
RAND Corporation experts can address the potential health care impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by the U.S. Senate on August 7. Those topics include the implications of allowing Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug manufacturers for some medications, capping Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs, and continuing enhanced health insurance subsidies for people who buy insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges.
Congress can’t codify Roe: Here’s what it can do
Several days after the Supreme Court held that Roe v. Wade was no longer the law of the land on abortions, President Biden asked the Senate to create an exception to its filibuster rule to allow a vote on a bill to codify Roe.
While the sentiment is understandable, the president should instead refocus his attention on what Congress and the executive branch can do to lessen the devastation that the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling...
White House worked behind the scenes to push Senate toward breakthrough win
President Biden is closing in on a legacy-defining win in Congress with the passage of a climate and health care bill in the Senate, a process officials say was not just months, but years in the making.
While hopes of passing Biden's agenda appeared dead just a few weeks ago, the president and White House officials quietly worked behind the scenes to help revive talks and ultimately get negotiations in the Senate over the finish line, an administration official said.&nbs...
GOP missteps help Democrats deliver their biggest win to date
The Inflation Reduction Act represents the biggest legislative accomplishment of either party since the Affordable Care Act passed more than a decade ago.
Biden cheers Senate vote on Inflation Reduction Act, urges House to pass bill quickly
President Biden on Sunday applauded the Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it the "largest investment ever in combatting the existential crisis of climate change" as he urged the House to pass its version of the bill as soon as possible.
The president also touted the 775-page climate, healthcare and tax bill for "making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share."
"Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, v...
Senate passes sweeping tax, climate package after marathon vote; Harris breaks tie
Senate Democrats have passed their sweeping tax, health care and climate change legislation after a marathon night of voting, with Vice President Harris casting the decisive vote to break a 50-50 deadlock and send the package to the House.
The long-awaited $740 billion bill would raise taxes on corporations, tackle climate change, lower prescription drug costs and reduce the deficit.
The bill was approved on Sunday afternoon after a full night and morning in which...
Graham slams Democrats’ climate, tax, health bill: ‘This is gonna make everything worse’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday that he will not support the Democrats' landmark climate, tax, and health legislation, adding that the bill will “make everything worse.”
During an joint appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” alongside fellow lawmaker Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Graham told moderator Dana Bash that he’s not going to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, saying that it will not help address the ongoing inflation problem in the country....
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The Senate worked through the night voting on amendments for the Democrats' sweeping health care and climate change bill. The bill would be the largest climate investment in US history. The bill would also extend Obamacare subsidies three years and give Medicare the ability to negotiate prices on certain prescription drugs.
Vulnerable Democrats seek cover on Title 42
Vulnerable Democrats in the early hours of Sunday sought cover on preserving Title 42, the Trump-era health order that prevents migrants from entering the country on asylum claims.
Six Democrats voted for the amendment put forward by Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), who said it would have ensured that a comprehensive plan is in place before Title 42 is lifted.
Five vulnerable Democratic incumbents voted for the amendment, along with Tester, the sponsor, but...